I've included part of the e-mail message so that you can get the real flavor of the piece.
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"My wife and I made a trip to England to visit the new Elizabethian Lodge, which I had the duty
to assist in the past year. One of the brothers took us under his wing and assisted us in every way
and left me with the definition of who a Mason should be by his actions. He was a true Brother
and should anyone visit England this Lodge of North England will show what Masonry truly is.
Fraternally,
Art (& Sue) Grant"
Keir's Dad
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You shared your home and family
You shared your life so humbly
You shared your table and your cheer
That is why we hold you dear.
You let us join you in each dining
You let us ask and observe as if mining.
You let us be us without a facade.
That is why we never felt odd.
Your love and your guidance was beyond friends
Your care and your patience caused no mends
Your wit and your wisdom taught us about you
That is why we could seek out old and new.
You took us to see, by your right hand
You took us by car, across the land
You took us by your memories
That is why we always felt at ease.
You gave to us the most important part
You gave to us right from your heart
You gave to us the best in your life
That is why we give thanks for you and your wife.